Dragon and Phoenix
Chapter 39: Becoming a Physician

The morning had arrived in just a few blinks. Cio San and Cukat Tong slept for only a few hours. But their bodies were refreshed when they woke up. The sound of the animals in the forest made the morning feel beautiful. Like there was no death overnight covering this palace.

The fragrant smell of tea and food filled the hall of this small palace. Cio San got up and headed to this fragrant source. The kitchen is located at the back of this beautiful palace. Ang Lin Hua was apparently preparing breakfast.

Seeing the arrival of Cio San, he nodded and gave his regards. Cio San returned his greetings, then asked, “Siocia (Nona) is cooking what?”

“Only small meals for breakfast, Kauwcu. This is all that remains of yesterday. Slave intended to hunt first and then cook for lunch,” he replied.

“No need to bother, Siocia. Let us hunt and cook later,” said Cio San. His hand had bought a cake that was there. “Enak also.”

“If everything Kauwcu does, then what is it for me to become a member,” Ang Lin Hua said with a slight smile.

“I'm used to doing everything by myself. It might have someone else do my thing. Siocia should not be too tired first. Wounds that yesterday ‘kan has not fully recovered.”

His mouth speaks, but also while chewing.

“Hamba can understand, why I chose Tuan as his replacement,” said Ang Lin Hua.

Cio San did not answer. He was busy picking cakes.

“In a single glance, one can tell that Master is a good person,” said Ang Lin Hua.

“You should be alert, if anyone looks good,” replied Cio San casually as he kept his mouth chewing. He likes to eat well. And this cake is good not to play.

“This is you cooking, or someone else?” ask Ang Lin Hua.

“We have a chef here. But he died in the attack yesterday. Servants just heat up,” replied Ang Lin Hua.

Cio San mangosteen.

“Let me help you carry all this forward. Cucat Tong may already be starving,” said Cio San. His hands have arranged tea jars and cake dishes.

Ang Lin Hua wanted to prevent it, but what a power, Cio San had already done everything.

Finally Ang Lin Hua only brought the few remaining dishes with both hands. As soon as they reached the hall, Cukat Tong was also awake. He was leaning on his chair. They both fell asleep in the chair last night.

Seeing Cio San and Ang Lin Hua coming, Cukat Tong smiled and said, “Wah, just a day here, I've become emperor. Have a beautiful ladyboy and a handsome taykham (a caste officer in the palace). Hahahaha..”.

Cio San laughed. Ang Lin Hua whose face was displeased.

Cio San understood and said to him, “Don't be offended, Miss. This is how we joke.”

Ang Lin Hua nodded but said nothing. Cukat Tong smiled.

“Eh, Lin-Cha tea? Very tasty this,” said Cukat Tong.

“Please, Majesty the Emperor. This is all I can serve to your Majesty,” whine Cio San.

Ang Lin Hua finally couldn't help himself, he then said, “Master, you are Ma Kauw-kauwcu!”

Cio San immediately regained his senses. This lady is angry not because Cukat Tong calls it ‘dayang’. But angry that Cio San served Cukat Tong. A Kauwcu from Ma Kauw must have authority!

He smiled then said gently, “I understand, Siocia. I'm sorry.”

Ang Lin Hua simply nodded, then turned to the kitchen.

“I like women who are frank,” says Cukat Tong. He poured his tea. Then he continued, “During this, they usually keep quiet, hoping men understand their hearts. Demons and gods alone cannot understand the human heart, why do they wish men could understand?”

“Oh, so this King Maling has really started to fall in love apparently.” said Cio San smiled.

“Eh, who smells this vinegar of his tea or your words huh? It's hard to tell apart,” said Cukat Tong with a laugh. He continued, “You're not interested in him?”

“I already have a lover,” replied Cio San.

“Where is he now?”

“In Liu Ya” city

“You went adventuring leaving him?”

“Iya.” Cio San replied while drinking his tea.

“And he said, he will wait until you come home?” ask Cukat Tong.

“True.”

“You are ready to be disappointed,” said Cukat Tong.

“Why can it be?”

“In this world, where are there loyal women? Left to go his lover for a while, soon they already have a new lover. The woman cannot stand loneliness. They will be faithful, as long as they have not found a better man. But if it has found, then they will forget you just like that.”

Cio San was even flabbergasted. “This is your personal experience?”

Cukat Tong was a bit choked, but he said “This is the personal experience of almost all men in the world. You will soon experience it.”

Cio San said nothing. In fact, Ang Lin Hua's voice was heard, “Master King was wrong. Women are much more loyal than men.”

“Well, it's getting crowded now,” said Cio San.

“How many women have you met? Have you dated them one-on-one?” ang Lin Hua asked. His words are soft. But Cukat Tong could not answer.

“Women who committed suicide because of betrayal of men, have been countless in the world. Women who are not married for a lifetime because they wait for their lovers, also can not be counted.”

“Let's sit, Siocia (mona),” Cio San stands and pulls the seat next to it.

Ang Lin Hua then sat down. He poured tea into his cup. The movement is smooth and gentle.

Looking at the silent Cukat Tong while smiling to himself, Cio San joined in with smiles as well.

Men everywhere are the same. They always vilify women. But if there was a beautiful woman sitting in front of them, immediately the ugly curse disappeared somewhere.

Cukat Tong instead switched the conversation, he told Cio San, “Your last night plan, when did you do it?”

“As soon as this Miss is satisfied scolding you,” replied Cio San lightly.

They both laughed.

Ang Lin Hua was even more irritated.

“If there ever was a woman who hurt you, shouldn't you be reflecting to yourself? What was the reason he betrayed you? Often women break up because they feel that their lover is not worthy of him.”

“Auw..,” is just that coming out of Cio San's mouth. He could no longer hold his laughter.

Cucat Tong. He even scolded Cio San, “Oh, so just that much of our friendship?” His face looked angry, but his lips were smiling.

“I can help you from the sword threat. But can't do anything to face the anger of women. This business, you started it yourself, why blame me?” cio San hatch.

Seeing Cio San being on his side, Ang Lin Hua now smiled, immediately he continued, “Women are simple creatures, Sir. So simple, men consider us creatures that are not easy to understand.”

Cukat Tong mangosteen.

It's better you just bearded, if there are women who are scolding you.

After Cukat Tong ‘surrender’, immediately Ang Lin Hua's anger receded. He asked Cio San, “Kauwcu plans to do what?”

“I want to go around seeing things around here. Can Siocia accompany? There are a few things I want to ask you along the way.”

“Can, Kauwcu.”

After breakfast, they prepared to leave. Cio San then said to Cukat Tong, “You still have two promises to me, right?”

“I still remember.”

“Can I collect your first promise?” ask Cio San.

“Now?”

“If not now, I'm afraid the world is more chaotic,” Cio San said with a smile.

“You asked me to steal what?”

“Please bring that great poison to me.”

“You mean, the poison that the ‘big box’ used?”

“Iya.”

“Good. I'm leaving.”

Cukat Tong departed leisurely and lightly. Stealing the poison is a very difficult and dangerous job. Where should he steal it? Where should he look for her? But it goes lightly, as if the business of stealing poison is as easy as going to ******.

Cucat Tong did not ask what Cio San had asked him to steal the poison.

Cio San also did not say any words to give Cukat Tong some spirit.

Each of them has understood their abilities. They parted like a normal farewell. And each of them realized that it was a very difficult job on the face of this earth.

Cukat Tong was happy because Cio San trusted him in this work.

Cio San is also happy that he has a reliable friend.

Each understands each other.

So they parted lightly. It was as if confident that this work would be completed easily and Cukat Tong would return home safely.

“I'll be back in 3 days,” said Cukat Tong. His own person had disappeared, his words still sounded.

Seeing the attitude of these two friends, Ang Lin Hua asked, “How long have you known the King of Maling?”

“New 2 or 3 days,” replied Cio San lightly.

“It's only been two-three days but the two of you are already that familiar?”

“That's.”

“And sir is sure he will be back in 3 days?”

“If he says he will be back this afternoon, I still believe,” replied Cio San lightly.

“Indeed the men are different from us women,” said Ang Lin Hua.

“Where is the difference?”

“We never trust anyone else, not even our own best friend. We only believe in ourselves.”

“Oooo...” Cio San mangosteen. Women's business, it's just women who

understand.

For men, friends are their best possessions. As for women, they are their own best treasures. Maybe her beauty, maybe her intelligence, maybe her intelligence, maybe her wealth.

The two of them walked down the small bridge at the back of the palace. Although not so big, the palace is very beautiful. The entire building was protected by a thick and high stone wall. The view inside is beautiful. On a clear morning as birds chirp and forest animals roam around with their crowds, the atmosphere in the palace is beautiful.

“I'm still surprised, why is this palace called Snake Palace?” ask Cio San.

“Then, this palace was built by Emperor Hong Wu. As a place of defense for the river area. There is a big pier ahead. It was named Serpent Palace because long before this palace was built, there were many snakes in this area. But the Emperor summoned a poison master from the west to expel all the snakes, before building this palace.”

“Ooo, so this palace used to belong to the kingdom. Then why does it belong to Ma Kauw now?”

“After the Goans (Mongols) were successfully expelled, this palace was abandoned, and no one took care of it. Finally, many snakes returned. Therefore, rarely would anyone want to come here. A poison master from Ma Kauw managed to learn the secret to repel snakes, he then stayed here.”

Cio San mangosteen.

They are now outside the palace. The forest outside the palace was very dense and dense. The sunlight could only penetrate a little. Cio San plucked a lot of foliage. Apparently the habit of collecting cooking ingredients and medicine, never lost in him. Wherever he found the plant that attracted his heart, he must have gathered it.

Around them they talked. Cio San asked about many things, especially those related to Ma Kauw. Cio San was also amazed by this party. There are many things in this party that he has just learned. Like the number of secret branches scattered, even he only found out that in the emperor's palace there were

many members of Ma Kauw.

Cio San also asked about the party rules. He is still very blind in this. Ang Lin Hua explained in a concise and clear manner. After they finished touring, Cio San had already understood most of Ma Kauw.

These two people then returned to the Snake Palace. Cio San took out the leaves and roots he had gathered. He then asked, “Where is the place of medicines?”

Ang Lin Hua then escorted her to a room. The room is neat and clean. Inside were many shelves containing medicinal ingredients. Exactly like the room in Ma Kauw's secret base in the bowels of a mountain first.

Cio San noticed everything and searched around for the ingredients he needed. Ang Lin Hua had no idea what Cio San was going to do. But he didn't ask anything either.

As soon as it's done, Cio San smiles.“The ingredients are now complete.”

“Kauwcu need these materials for what?” ang Lin Hua asked.

Ang Lin Hua's forehead wrinkled.

“Don't worry, a little I already understand your illness. Can still be cured.”

In this world, only Thio Sam Hong could cure Ang Lin Hua's illness. If Cio San claims to be able to heal anyway, doesn't that feel excessive? It was the same as Cio San claiming to be on par with Thio Sam Hong.

“Siocia may not be sure if I can cure you. But trust me, I already understand what happened to you.”

“Your disease is just a common skin disease. The power of the science of sucking the Sun makes the skin harden and lose its suppleness. This is because the female organs are different from the male. The power of science Sucking the Sun is only able to be mastered by men. If you can manage the course of that energy inside

your own body, the organs in the body will function properly. Your disease will disappear,” explained Cio San.

“But how? The cleverness of organizing the path of energy is only owned by Bu Tong-pay's students. Only Thay Kek Kun could be on par with the science of Sucking the Sun. This servant science has reached stage 9, two levels below the late Father,” Ang Lin Hua said.

“Don't worry, I can Thay Kek Kun a little-little,” Cio San said with a smile.

Ang Lin Hua could only falter. “Slightly?”

I don't know why he even believes. The experience of fighting with Cio San last night, at least made him have to believe.

“Just right I lost the fight last night.”

Cio San smiled.

“Siocia disease can be cured, if Siocia studies Thay Kek Kun. I'll teach you.”

The radiance in Ang Lin Hua's eyes faded. Apparently he was disappointed.

“Hamba don't want to learn it.”

“Why?” ask Cio San.

“It's not a science Ma Kauw.”

Cio San bobbing head.

“If I as a new Kauwcu, create a new science anyway, would you like to learn it?” ask Cio San.

“Surely I will learn it.”

“Alright, get ready. I'll teach you a new science.”

All science is basically sourced from one. It was created by Bhiksu Tat Mo when he spread Buddhism in Tionggoan thousands of years ago. Back then, in order to protect him from interference, he created martial arts. That knowledge was then taught to his students.

In its development, the science then spread to all groups. The group then develops it according to their understanding and knowledge. The development is what makes silat science start to differ from each other. But basically, all that science comes from the creation of Tat Mo.

Cio San in his journey, had accidentally reached the basic core of silat science. That's why when he was shining on the mountain, Kam Ki Hiang thought Cio San was flashing using the moves of Kam Ki Hiang.

Because at its core, the whole science of silat is the same!

Thay Kek Kun is actually the same as the science of Sucking the Sun. Only its use and development are different. If the development is removed, then the core left behind from the two sciences must be exactly the same.

The two of them went to the hall. “Siocia, try to see this movement and memorize.”

Cio San is moving. His body was like a dancing man. Thay Kek Kun movement is like dancing people. Ang Lin Hua noticed, to him that stance was not a new one. The Thay Kek Kun. But in the second movement, Cio San's movement has changed. This time is a movement of some science of Sucking the Sun.

Basically, Cio San does not combine the two sciences. He just shakes his body. His eyes closed, feeling the wind from the window. Breathing the air from the thick forest. The sound of gurgling water in the back pool was also enjoyed.

His body moved, the energy jolt felt heavy yet soft. Cio San was like going back to Bu Tong-san, as he was shivering recklessly. Just follow where the ‘movement’ took him.

But for Ang Lin Hua, the Cio San movement was a monstrous silat movement, a merger of the various silat sciences he had seen. There is a movement of Thay Kek Kun, there is a breathing Go Bi-pay, there is a knock on the power of his Tiger Claw Siau Lim-pay, there is a suction of energy Sucking the Sun.

It's like being one in the Cio San movement. The lady watched carefully. Fortunately his talent in silat is very high, a little, he has memorized the movements of Cio San earlier.

When it was finished, Cio San's body seemed more radiant. Either it was like that, or just in Ang Lin Hua's mind alone.

Cio San himself felt that his body was extremely fresh and filled with a tremendous amount of strength.

“Siocia has memorized all her movements?” tanyakanya.

“Almost entirely,” replied Ang Lin Hua.

“Good. Please memorize, because I myself have forgotten the whole.”

Ang Lin Hua was astonished. But Cio San did not lie. The silat movement that he had done was really not thought or written before.

It just moves!

He empties his mind of knowledge, understanding, and silat. The result is a terrible science.

We have often seen poets who come up with beautiful ideas of poetry, but not long after that he forgets his own poems. Or the music player who composed the song, but after that he forgot the song.

Why can't a tough fighter be like that?

Cio San can.

He just let his body be lulled by beautiful movements. Like a poet immersed in his beautiful words. Like a music player immersed in his melodious music.

“Siocia, do the movements earlier.”

The lady also complied. The movement was beautiful, but only once saw. Although not as surfing and as flowing as Cio San, the movements of the lady are arguably high-class silat movements.

“Breathing settings. Do not let the energy collected under the stomach leak. Distribute hard energy to the legs, channel gentle energy to the hands.”

Cio San gave a hint, the lady did so while giving a light.

They both did this for hours. The more the lady felt her body getting fresh. If people shine too long, their energy will run out. But the lady felt just the opposite.

After a long time, Cio San finally said, “Enough!”

“That's great, Siocia. You are very talented.”

The lady smiled happily.

“What do you feel now?” ask Cio San.

“Hamba.servant feel much fresher servant body. The wild energy that has been circling in the stomach area, a little, can already I control.”

“Good, means you did it right. From today, every morning you have to train it.”

“Good, Kauwcu.”

They're resting. Soon after entering lunchtime, Cio San was about to go hunting.

“Kauwcu, servant please, please let servant serve Kauwcu. All this time, I haven't done anything for Kauwcu,” said Ang Lin Hua.

“Alright, if you insist. You can't cook, can you?”

“Where do you know?” ang Lin Hua asked.

“You use kitchen tools look stiff. You'd rather use a sword than a kitchen knife. All right, you go hunting, I cook.”

Ang Lin Hua nodded and smiled. He also flashed from there.

Cio San is just a head bobble, “The world has indeed turned upside down. Nowadays, women go to work, men who cook at home.”

While waiting for Ang Lin Hua to return, Cio San prepared equipment and seasonings. Not to forget he also prepared a medicinal herb for Ang Lin Hua.

Soon, the lady had returned with 3 large rabbits. When he returned, he saw Cio San cooking rice.

“Kauwcu apparently smart cooking,” said.

“Ah, I once worked in a shop,” said Cio San lightly.

Ang Lin Hua just smiled. Throughout history, only this time a Kauwcu from Ma Kauw's party was a former chef.

Cio San immediately processed the three rabbit meat. A while later, it smelled like a good grill. Ang Lin Hua helped prepare the dishes and other cutlery.

“Does this palace have wine storage?” ask Cio San.

Ang Lin Hua smiled. “In this world, perhaps the place that stores the most wine is this place.” He's leaving soon. Shortly after, he returned with two jars.

When inhaling the smell, Cio San was immediately stunned, “Arak Cui Ju.”

This wine is made from long-soaked rice. It is like milk. It tastes sweet and savory. This was a typical drink in the emperor's palace.

“What wine are there here?” tanyanya interested.

“Whatever you are looking for, it is all inside the basement storage room,” replied Ang Lin Hua.

“Wuah..!” Just that word alone came out of Cio San's mouth.

If people are too happy, it is difficult to speak. And what's more fun for the drinker, than listening to that there's a room that holds all sorts of wine?

I don't know when he was a drinker.

Both of them enjoyed their lunch. Roasted rabbits whose stomachs are removed and filled with spices, granules of boiled corn, as well as pieces of smoked meat that were previously available in the kitchen.

As soon as he ate it, Ang Lin Hua's eyes glowed.

“Life, I have never eaten this wise meal. What is the name of this dish, Mister?”

“No name, I just created it,” replied Cio San.

Ang Lin Hua could only shake his head. Apparently he had contracted the habit of Cukat Tong who often bobble his head if it is near Cio San.

After the meal, Cio San poured the wine into the lady's cup. Then they toast.

“Ahhh, wine as good as this, drunk hundreds of cups also will not make drunk,” said Cio San.

Drinking wine is part of the culture of the Tionggoan people. There is manners and manners. This culture has been regarded as part of the richness of the diverse and amazing Tionggoan culture. Women who drink wine are not considered as something that violates politeness.

Arak, to the Tionggoan people describes happiness.

But isn't it for many people that wine really symbolizes happiness? People who are sad, usually run to wine. This is because, he wants to feel a little happiness in his sadness.

Enjoying wine should have rules. Must be in one graceful. Because it symbolizes courage. But, even if it does not mean anything, is not the best way to drink wine is with a single throat.

Only people who really appreciate wine, who understand this.

Two wine jars they had spent. These two people sat quietly. Each one was deep in his thoughts.

“Siocia, if Siocia disease has been cured, will Siocia continue to settle here?” ask Cio San.

“Come, Kauwcu. I haven't thought that far. Indeed, all this time, I hid myself here because I was ashamed of the state of my servant.”

Beautiful women who grow old. In this world, what is more sad than this?

Cio San was very understanding. Many men are still dashing when they are old. Some even increased his strength. That is why in this world, there are still many young women who like old men.

But an old woman? If it wasn't for a lot of money, maybe no one would want to.

That's why women love money so much. They feel that money can replace their beauty that will fade.

“Siocia, after this, you drink the potion I prepared. This herb is to help smooth back your skin,” says Cio San.

“Thank you very much, Kauwcu. Budi Kauwcu is not able to reply. Indeed, the father did not choose Kauwcu wrongly as his successor,” said Ang Lin Hua.

Cio San just muttered, “Urusan of this size, why should I finish.”

“Because it is only Kauwcu who deserves and can finish it.”

Cio San pondered.

There are indeed some people who hate problems, but somehow problems always come to them. If it is not resolved, time is just mourned and regretted?

The problem is to educate someone. So that he becomes stronger, more diligent, smarter, and more mature. If you just live a good life, how can you face a life that suddenly becomes difficult? Doesn't life always change? Today you're happy, tomorrow you may cry

wistful.

If you don't face it yourself, do you think others will face it for you?

Cio San sighed. The journey is still very long. In a way, he has captured the essence of his problem. He also knows who ‘otak’ is behind all this. But it still takes a long time to prove it. It still takes a long journey to reveal it.

But he immediately smiled.

Facing life with a smile, is the act of a real man.